Fun and games -- and a whole lot more! Engaging Toddlers in fun-filled play is one of the most practical ways to ensure they receive the best start in life. Toddler Play teaches you how to teach your child by providing ideas and inspiration to enliven quality playtime and satisfy your toddler's innate enthusiasm for learning. Each activity, game, song, and chant has been devised by child-development experts for you and your toddler to enjoy together at home or when you're on the go. In addition to being a lot of fun, each of the 100 toddler-tested activities has the hidden benefit of providing children with the foundation for many of the skills they'll need in preschool. All the activities stimulate toddlers' imaginations, accelerate their learning, or nurture significant skills. **Skill spotlights describe major developmental and educational benefits of every activity; ** Parental tips and research reports help you understand how your child grows and learns; ** Engaging color photographs, specially commissioned for this book, clearly demonstrate each activity. ** Recommended for Ages 12 Months and Up.